# Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone

> Department of Health — 9 chapters, 148 sections, 149 source pages.
> Source: https://www.growingup.gov.ie/pubs/20250410_GUI_Research_Needs_Report_C24_at_3_FINAL.pdf
> Full text: full.md

## Chapters

- [Front Matter](sections/front-matter/) — pages 2–9
  - [Front Matter](sections/front-matter/front-matter.md) — pages 2–9
- [Chapter 1: Introduction](sections/chapter-1-introduction/) — pages 9–33
  - [Chapter 1: Introduction](sections/chapter-1-introduction/overview.md) — pages 9–9
  - [About this Report](sections/chapter-1-introduction/about-this-report.md) — pages 9–9
  - [1.1 Background](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-1-background.md) — pages 9–9
  - [About the Growing Up in Ireland study](sections/chapter-1-introduction/about-the-growing-up-in-ireland-study.md) — pages 9–10
  - [Context for a new Growing Up in Ireland cohort](sections/chapter-1-introduction/context-for-a-new-growing-up-in-ireland-cohort.md) — pages 10–11
  - [1.2 Changing demographic context](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-2-changing-demographic-context.md) — pages 11–12
  - [Family structures](sections/chapter-1-introduction/family-structures.md) — pages 12–13
  - [Housing](sections/chapter-1-introduction/housing.md) — pages 13–13
  - [Work](sections/chapter-1-introduction/work.md) — pages 13–14
  - [Religion and ethnicity](sections/chapter-1-introduction/religion-and-ethnicity.md) — pages 14–16
  - [1.3 Changing policy context](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-3-changing-policy-context.md) — pages 16–16
  - [First 5](sections/chapter-1-introduction/first-5.md) — pages 16–17
  - [Young Ireland](sections/chapter-1-introduction/young-ireland.md) — pages 17–18
  - [1.4 Conceptual Framework](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-4-conceptual-framework.md) — pages 18–18
  - [Overview of Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological model](sections/chapter-1-introduction/overview-of-bronfenbrenner-s-bioecological-model.md) — pages 18–20
  - [1.5 Criteria for Questions / Scales](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-5-criteria-for-questions-scales.md) — pages 20–21
  - [1.6 Lessons from Comparable Studies](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-6-lessons-from-comparable-studies.md) — pages 21–23
  - [1.7 Consultation with Young Children](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-7-consultation-with-young-children.md) — pages 23–23
  - [Brief outline of methodology9F](sections/chapter-1-introduction/brief-outline-of-methodology9f.md) — pages 23–24
  - [Summary of results](sections/chapter-1-introduction/summary-of-results.md) — pages 24–24
  - [Recommendations for new or expanded topics arising from the child consultation:](sections/chapter-1-introduction/recommendations-for-new-or-expanded-topics-arising-from-the-child-consultation.md) — pages 24–25
  - [1.8 Consultation with Parents](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-8-consultation-with-parents.md) — pages 25–28
  - [Recommendations for new and/or expanded topics arising from consultations with parents](sections/chapter-1-introduction/recommendations-for-new-and-or-expanded-topics-arising-from-consultations-with-parents.md) — pages 28–29
  - [1.9 Consultations with Research and Policy Experts](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-9-consultations-with-research-and-policy-experts.md) — pages 29–32
  - [1.10 Report Outline](sections/chapter-1-introduction/1-10-report-outline.md) — pages 32–33
- [Chapter 2: Physical Health](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/) — pages 33–59
  - [Chapter 2: Physical Health](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/overview.md) — pages 33–33
  - [2.1 Context Overview](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/2-1-context-overview.md) — pages 33–34
  - [2.2 Findings from Growing Up in Ireland Cohort 08 at age 3 years11F](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/2-2-findings-from-growing-up-in-ireland-cohort-08-at-age-3-years11f.md) — pages 34–35
  - [2.3 Topics from Comparable Studies](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/2-3-topics-from-comparable-studies.md) — pages 35–36
  - [2.4 Summary of Continuing Topics](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/2-4-summary-of-continuing-topics.md) — pages 36–39
  - [Mother currently pregnant](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/mother-currently-pregnant.md) — pages 39–39
  - [Parent substance use](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/parent-substance-use.md) — pages 39–41
  - [Gambling](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/gambling.md) — pages 41–41
  - [Parental health](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/parental-health.md) — pages 41–42
  - [Parents’ physical measurements](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/parents-physical-measurements.md) — pages 42–42
  - [Child diet](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/child-diet.md) — pages 42–43
  - [Child health](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/child-health.md) — pages 43–45
  - [Healthcare utilization](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/healthcare-utilization.md) — pages 45–46
  - [Cover for medical expenses](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/cover-for-medical-expenses.md) — pages 46–47
  - [Developmental checks](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/developmental-checks.md) — pages 47–47
  - [Developmental milestones](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/developmental-milestones.md) — pages 47–50
  - [Child measurements](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/child-measurements.md) — pages 50–50
  - [2.5 Summary of New Topics](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/2-5-summary-of-new-topics.md) — pages 50–52
  - [Parental Eating Disorders](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/parental-eating-disorders.md) — pages 52–53
  - [Screen use while eating](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/screen-use-while-eating.md) — pages 53–55
  - [Feeding strategies for picky eaters](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/feeding-strategies-for-picky-eaters.md) — pages 55–56
  - [Use of emergency health care in lieu of GP service](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/use-of-emergency-health-care-in-lieu-of-gp-service.md) — pages 56–56
  - [Biomarkers](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/biomarkers.md) — pages 56–57
  - [Comparable studies](sections/chapter-2-physical-health/comparable-studies.md) — pages 57–59
- [Chapter 3: Early Learning and Care](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/) — pages 59–78
  - [Chapter 3: Early Learning and Care](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/overview.md) — pages 59–59
  - [3.1 Policy Context Overview](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/3-1-policy-context-overview.md) — pages 59–60
  - [3.2 Findings from Growing Up in Ireland Cohort 08 at age 3 years21F](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/3-2-findings-from-growing-up-in-ireland-cohort-08-at-age-3-years21f.md) — pages 60–61
  - [3.3 Topics from Comparable Studies](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/3-3-topics-from-comparable-studies.md) — pages 61–62
  - [3.4 Summary of Continuing Topics](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/3-4-summary-of-continuing-topics.md) — pages 62–64
  - [Parenting](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/parenting.md) — pages 64–65
  - [Play and learning](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/play-and-learning.md) — pages 65–67
  - [Childcare](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/childcare.md) — pages 67–69
  - [3.5 Summary of New Topics](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/3-5-summary-of-new-topics.md) — pages 69–71
  - [Risky and outdoor play](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/risky-and-outdoor-play.md) — pages 71–72
  - [Communication with childcare provider](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/communication-with-childcare-provider.md) — pages 72–73
  - [Screen-time25F](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/screen-time25f.md) — pages 73–75
  - [Previous screen-time questions in Growing Up in Ireland](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/previous-screen-time-questions-in-growing-up-in-ireland.md) — pages 75–76
  - [Seven-in-seven screen exposure questionnaire (Yalçin et al. 2021)](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/seven-in-seven-screen-exposure-questionnaire-yal-in-et-al-2021.md) — pages 76–77
  - [Participation in organised activities](sections/chapter-3-early-learning-and-care/participation-in-organised-activities.md) — pages 77–78
- [Chapter 4: Relationships and socio-emotional well-being](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/) — pages 78–100
  - [Chapter 4: Relationships and socio-emotional well-being](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/overview.md) — pages 78–78
  - [4.1 Policy Context Overview](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/4-1-policy-context-overview.md) — pages 78–79
  - [4.2 Findings from Growing Up in Ireland Cohort 08 at age 3 years28F](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/4-2-findings-from-growing-up-in-ireland-cohort-08-at-age-3-years28f.md) — pages 79–80
  - [4.3 Topics from Comparable Studies](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/4-3-topics-from-comparable-studies.md) — pages 80–81
  - [4.4 Summary of Continuing Topics](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/4-4-summary-of-continuing-topics.md) — pages 81–84
  - [Child-parent relationship](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/child-parent-relationship.md) — pages 84–84
  - [Pianta child-parent relationship scale (Pianta, 1992)](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/pianta-child-parent-relationship-scale-pianta-1992.md) — pages 84–85
  - [Parenting style measure (LSAC, see Lucas et al. 2011)](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/parenting-style-measure-lsac-see-lucas-et-al-2011.md) — pages 85–85
  - [Relationship with siblings](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/relationship-with-siblings.md) — pages 85–86
  - [Socio-emotional development and well-being](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/socio-emotional-development-and-well-being.md) — pages 86–86
  - [Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ – Goodman, 1997, 2001)](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/strengths-and-difficulties-questionnaire-sdq-goodman-1997-2001.md) — pages 86–87
  - [Temperament measure](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/temperament-measure.md) — pages 87–87
  - [Parental mental health](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/parental-mental-health.md) — pages 87–88
  - [Centre for Epidemiological Studies -Depression scale (CES-D 8)](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/centre-for-epidemiological-studies-depression-scale-ces-d-8.md) — pages 88–88
  - [WHO Well-being Index (WHO, 2024)](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/who-well-being-index-who-2024.md) — pages 88–88
  - [Parental Stress Scale (Berry and Jones 1995)](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/parental-stress-scale-berry-and-jones-1995.md) — pages 88–89
  - [Parental relationship](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/parental-relationship.md) — pages 89–90
  - [DAS-4 Measures of marital satisfaction (Sabourin et al. 2005).](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/das-4-measures-of-marital-satisfaction-sabourin-et-al-2005.md) — pages 90–90
  - [Parental conflict](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/parental-conflict.md) — pages 90–90
  - [Interactions with a non-resident parent](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/interactions-with-a-non-resident-parent.md) — pages 90–92
  - [Parental screen time](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/parental-screen-time.md) — pages 92–93
  - [Parenting support](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/parenting-support.md) — pages 93–94
  - [4.5 Summary of New Topics](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/4-5-summary-of-new-topics.md) — pages 94–95
  - [Interaction with extended family](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/interaction-with-extended-family.md) — pages 95–96
  - [Face-to-face vs virtual contact with extended family](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/face-to-face-vs-virtual-contact-with-extended-family.md) — pages 96–97
  - [More detail on the child’s relationship with their siblings](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/more-detail-on-the-child-s-relationship-with-their-siblings.md) — pages 97–98
  - [Number of friends child has](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/number-of-friends-child-has.md) — pages 98–98
  - [Presence and type of family pets](sections/chapter-4-relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being/presence-and-type-of-family-pets.md) — pages 98–100
- [Chapter 5: Family Context](sections/chapter-5-family-context/) — pages 100–123
  - [Chapter 5: Family Context](sections/chapter-5-family-context/overview.md) — pages 100–100
  - [5.1 Policy Context Overview](sections/chapter-5-family-context/5-1-policy-context-overview.md) — pages 100–101
  - [5.2 Findings from Growing Up in Ireland Cohort 08 at age 3 years33F](sections/chapter-5-family-context/5-2-findings-from-growing-up-in-ireland-cohort-08-at-age-3-years33f.md) — pages 101–102
  - [5.3 Topics from Comparable Studies](sections/chapter-5-family-context/5-3-topics-from-comparable-studies.md) — pages 102–103
  - [5.4 Summary of Continuing Topics](sections/chapter-5-family-context/5-4-summary-of-continuing-topics.md) — pages 103–107
  - [Parent socio-demographic characteristics](sections/chapter-5-family-context/parent-socio-demographic-characteristics.md) — pages 107–108
  - [Parent contact with Criminal Justice System](sections/chapter-5-family-context/parent-contact-with-criminal-justice-system.md) — pages 108–108
  - [Parental Principal Economic Status](sections/chapter-5-family-context/parental-principal-economic-status.md) — pages 108–109
  - [Use of leave](sections/chapter-5-family-context/use-of-leave.md) — pages 109–110
  - [Attitudes to work as a parent](sections/chapter-5-family-context/attitudes-to-work-as-a-parent.md) — pages 110–111
  - [Household composition](sections/chapter-5-family-context/household-composition.md) — pages 111–112
  - [Housing](sections/chapter-5-family-context/housing-2.md) — pages 112–113
  - [Neighbourhood](sections/chapter-5-family-context/neighbourhood.md) — pages 113–115
  - [Transport](sections/chapter-5-family-context/transport.md) — pages 115–115
  - [Household income](sections/chapter-5-family-context/household-income.md) — pages 115–116
  - [Financial well-being](sections/chapter-5-family-context/financial-well-being.md) — pages 116–117
  - [EU SILC Material Deprivation measure](sections/chapter-5-family-context/eu-silc-material-deprivation-measure.md) — pages 117–117
  - [5.5 Summary of New Topics](sections/chapter-5-family-context/5-5-summary-of-new-topics.md) — pages 117–118
  - [Intergenerational socioeconomic and health information](sections/chapter-5-family-context/intergenerational-socioeconomic-and-health-information.md) — pages 118–119
  - [Intergenerational financial support](sections/chapter-5-family-context/intergenerational-financial-support.md) — pages 119–120
  - [Accessing care services](sections/chapter-5-family-context/accessing-care-services.md) — pages 120–122
  - [Celebration of special occasions](sections/chapter-5-family-context/celebration-of-special-occasions.md) — pages 122–123
- [Chapter 6: Methodological Considerations](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/) — pages 123–137
  - [Chapter 6: Methodological Considerations](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/overview.md) — pages 123–123
  - [6.1 Respondents and Instruments](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/6-1-respondents-and-instruments.md) — pages 123–123
  - [6.2 Sample](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/6-2-sample.md) — pages 123–123
  - [6.3 Respondents Outside the Household](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/6-3-respondents-outside-the-household.md) — pages 123–123
  - [Non-resident parents](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/non-resident-parents.md) — pages 123–125
  - [Interim findings on a scoping review of engaging non-resident parents](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/interim-findings-on-a-scoping-review-of-engaging-non-resident-parents.md) — pages 125–126
  - [Childcare providers](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/childcare-providers.md) — pages 126–128
  - [6.4 Recommendations for Supplementary Measurements](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/6-4-recommendations-for-supplementary-measurements.md) — pages 128–128
  - [Tests of cognitive ability](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/tests-of-cognitive-ability.md) — pages 128–129
  - [Height and weight](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/height-and-weight.md) — pages 129–129
  - [6.5 Other Methodological Approaches from Other Studies](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/6-5-other-methodological-approaches-from-other-studies.md) — pages 129–129
  - [Data Linkage](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/data-linkage.md) — pages 129–130
  - [Mode](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/mode.md) — pages 130–130
  - [Apps/ Recordings](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/apps-recordings.md) — pages 130–131
  - [Interviewer Observations](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/interviewer-observations.md) — pages 131–132
  - [Diaries](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/diaries.md) — pages 132–132
  - [Accelerometers / Bio-markers](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/accelerometers-bio-markers.md) — pages 132–133
  - [6.6 Data Linkage Possibilities for Cohort 08 at 3](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/6-6-data-linkage-possibilities-for-cohort-08-at-3.md) — pages 133–133
  - [Pobal deprivation index](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/pobal-deprivation-index.md) — pages 133–133
  - [Water quality](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/water-quality.md) — pages 133–134
  - [Air quality](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/air-quality.md) — pages 134–134
  - [Distance to green (or blue) spaces](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/distance-to-green-or-blue-spaces.md) — pages 134–135
  - [Distance to services (schools, GPs etc)](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/distance-to-services-schools-gps-etc.md) — pages 135–135
  - [Social welfare and housing payments](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/social-welfare-and-housing-payments.md) — pages 135–135
  - [Health](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/health.md) — pages 135–135
  - [Primary Care Reimbursement Service Data (HSE)](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/primary-care-reimbursement-service-data-hse.md) — pages 135–135
  - [Other suggestions received from the health advisory panel](sections/chapter-6-methodological-considerations/other-suggestions-received-from-the-health-advisory-panel.md) — pages 135–137
- [Addendum – Programme for Government announced January 2025](sections/addendum-programme-for-government-announced-january-2025/) — pages 137–139
  - [Addendum – Programme for Government announced January 2025](sections/addendum-programme-for-government-announced-january-2025/overview.md) — pages 137–137
  - [Physical health](sections/addendum-programme-for-government-announced-january-2025/physical-health.md) — pages 137–137
  - [Early learning and care](sections/addendum-programme-for-government-announced-january-2025/early-learning-and-care.md) — pages 137–138
  - [Relationships and socio-emotional well-being](sections/addendum-programme-for-government-announced-january-2025/relationships-and-socio-emotional-well-being.md) — pages 138–138
  - [Family context](sections/addendum-programme-for-government-announced-january-2025/family-context-2.md) — pages 138–139
- [References](sections/references/) — pages 139–149
  - [References](sections/references/overview.md) — pages 139–149